Nuclear Medicine Technician 2

Community Provider Plus • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist 2 functions as a Scientific Technologist (Chemistry) and must be fully trained and self-reliant with routine Nuclear Med Tech techniques. This role is essential for enhancing the department and service line by providing optimal exams and procedures. The technologist works closely with the Nuclear Medicine Physician while performing the full spectrum of diagnostic imaging, analyzing biological specimens, and assisting with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, administering them to patients, and using imaging devices to record the distribution within a patient's body. The technologist is also responsible for patient safety protocols, maintaining compliance with all federal, state, local, and regulatory agency requirements, and participating in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or associate’s degree in a related field required.
• 2 years of post-program graduate experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• State of California Certified Tech Nuclear Medicine all scopes including venipuncture required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• NMTCB(CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• ARRT(N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT(CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Computed Tomography preferred.
• NMTCB(PET) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Positron Emission Tomography preferred.
• NMTCB(NCT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Nuclear Cardiology Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Nuclear Medicine Technologist techniques.
• Enhance the department and service line by providing optimal exams and procedures.
• Work closely with the Nuclear Medicine Physician.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and analyze biological specimens.
• Assist with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Use imaging devices to record distribution within a patient's body.
• Ensure patient safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships.
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1 and builds with seniority.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree